Favorite Apples

While this has been a pretty awful season for apple producers around the country, the apples coming to market are supposedly sweeter than in years' past, though there are less of them.

Yet, when I faced bags of McIntoshes, Galas, Jonagolds, Ginger Golds and Cameos the other day at the market I couldn't decide. (Read our visual guide to apples for more on the varieties.) For snacking, I've been a fan of Honey Crisps, and every year without fail, I forget which apple my late grandmother preferred for pie (McIntosh, I think. I have to reconfirm with Mom).

What's your favorite snacking apple and pie apple? And how has the drought affected apple growers near you?

Apple lovers should take note: The USDA is currently sitting on the application for the Arctic®Apple, which its inventor hopes will be the first approved food that’s been genetically modified solely for cosmetic reasons- yes, an apple that is being genetically modified just because it doesn't turn brown when it's cut. And of course with no labeling requirement we'll never even know.http://gigabiting.com/who-needs-a-prettier-apple/

mizk1
11:35:37 AM on
09/25/12

Noticed about a 50% less availability and the attached price increase in apples in my area (SE Ontario)